If you're struggling to decide what to buy your partner to mark your anniversary, why not look to anniversary stones for inspiration?
'What are the stones for wedding anniversaries?', we hear you ask. Let us elaborated...
Each wedding anniversary, from one to 65, corresponds with a gem, providing the ultimate inspiration for choosing an anniversary gift. You'll likely be familiar with silver for 25, ruby for 40 and gold for 50, but did you know that tourmaline, aquamarine and peridot also represent a year of marriage? We thought not!
Read on for our ultimate guide to wedding anniversary precious stones, plus dreamy gift inspiration, from jewellery to homewares, to correspond with the stones.
Wedding Anniversary Stones by Year
Anniversary Year |
Gemstone or Metal |
1st | Mother of Pearl |
2nd | Garnet |
3rd | Moonstone |
4th | Blue Topaz |
5th | Rose Quartz |
6th | Amethyst |
7th | Onyx |
8th | Tourmaline |
9th | Lapis Lazuli |
10th | Crystal or Green Tourmaline |
11th | Turquoise |
12th | Jade |
13th | Citrine |
14th | Opal |
15th | Rhodolite |
16th | Peridot |
17th | Carnelian |
18th | Cat’s Eye |
19th | Aquamarine |
20th | Platinum |
25th | Tsavorite or Silver |
30th | Pearl |
35th | Emerald |
40th | Ruby |
45th | Sapphire |
50th | Gold |
55th | Emerald |
60th | Diamond |
65th | Sapphire |